- toe reflex
- if strong flexion of the great toe causes all the muscles of the lower limb to flex, this is a sign of a pathologic state that involves hyperreflexia.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
toe reflex
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plantar reflex — a reflex obtained by drawing a bluntly pointed object (such as a key) along the outer border of the sole of the foot from the heel to the little toe. The normal flexor response is a bunching and downward movement of the toes. An upward movement… … The new mediacal dictionary
